V:28 – VioLution
Posted on January 11, 2008 at 9:16 pm by admin
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Genre tags are a double edged sword. On one hand, bands hate to be labeled, as they want to be able to reach as many fans as possible, not to mention that many want think of themselves as being so original they defy normal descriptions.
On “VioLution”, I find myself having a lot of difficulty bringing a solid definition to what V:28 plays. The vocals most of the time are harsh, as well as the guitars, riffing and drumming are all very metallic. The only time the band sounds as though they’re playing black metal is when it’s obvious, which are a few odd moments of speedily picked riffs with blast beats and higher screaming. There is however a general industrial overtone in the playing. This is very different from most industrial/metal bands, as the industrial effects are used very sparsely in every song, and even then in a subtle manner. The industrial feeling comes more from the layered guitars, one as support, and the other often acting to add more to the torturous plod of the songs with dissonant tones or melancholy melodies.
It’s be quite awhile since I’ve heard something this compelling and off-the-wall, yet the feeling isn’t strange, as the execution comes of very natural to the players involved. It seems that they’ve been able to bring their ultimate goal to fruition.
Released September 28th, 2007
The Official V:28 Website
V:28 at MySpace
Vendlus Records
Buy this album at Amazon.com
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